Trillium Family Foundation
Historical FunderSaint Paul, Minnesota · EIN 41-2009698 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$496K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATE LAWSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 14109, ST PAUL MN 55114 |
| Phone | 6516420127 |
| KATE@TRILLIUMFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE |
| Deadlines | SEE WEBSITE |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Climate Action Network | Lander, WY | Lander community climate action | $50,000 |
| Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y LA Accin Latina | Minneapolis, MN | Advancing racial equity and climate solutions | $40,000 |
| Wyoming Outdoor Council | Lander, WY | Tribal conservation program support | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Wyoming | Lander, WY | Tncs equitable conservation efforts | $35,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Wilder civic engagement programs (cep) | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | St Paul, MN | Environmental stewardship institute | $30,000 |
| The Center for Popular Research Education and Policy Dba Wind River Food So | Fort Washakie, WY | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wyofile | Lander, WY | Wyofile climate and energy reporter | $30,000 |
| Jugaad Leadership Program | St Cloud, MN | Jugaad leadership program | $25,000 |
| Nexus Community Partners | St Paul, MN | Boards and commissions leadership institute | $25,000 |
| Wind River Development Fund | Fort Washakie, WY | Creating an indigenous-based economy in wind river | $25,000 |
| Mn350 | Minneapolis, MN | Organizing for racial and climate justice in minnesota | $20,000 |
| Sahan Journal | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Deer Lake Conservancy | St Croix Falls, WI | Deer lake conservancy preserve management | $10,000 |
| Lander Art Center | Lander, WY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lander Community Foundation | Lander, WY | "General operating support" | $10,000 |
| Macalester College | St Paul, MN | Macexplore - career connections locally and nationally | $10,000 |
| Sugarloaf the North Shore Stewardship Association | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Ten Thousand Things | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library | Saint Paul, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Urban Boatbuilders Inc | Saint Paul, MN | Urban boatbuilders' apprenticeship program | $10,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School | Lander, WY | Access partner program - peak scholars financial aid | $5,000 |
| Schroeder Area Historical Society | Schroeder, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Schubert Club | Saint Paul, MN | Julie himmelstrup music in the park series | $5,000 |
| Lander Library Friends Association | Lander, WY | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Lander Free Medical Clinic | Lander, WY | General operating support | $1,200 |
| Grand Canyon Music Festival | Grand Canyon, AZ | General operating support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander Climate Action Network | Lander, WY | Lander community climate action | $52,000 |
| Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y LA Accin Latina | Minneapolis, MN | Advancing racial equity and climate solutions | $40,000 |
| Wyoming Outdoor Council | Lander, WY | Tribal conservation program support | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Wyoming | Lander, WY | Tncs equitable conservation efforts in wyoming | $35,000 |
| Amherst H Wilder Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Wilder civic engagement programs (cep) | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | St Paul, MN | Environmental stewardship institute | $30,000 |
| The Center for Popular Research Education and Policy Dba Wind River Food So | Fort Washakie, WY | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Jugaad Leadership Program | St Cloud, MN | Jugaad leadership program | $25,000 |
| Nexus Community Partners | St Paul, MN | Boards and commissions leadership institute | $25,000 |
| Wind River Development Fund | Fort Washakie, WY | Creating an indigenous-based economy in wind river | $25,000 |
| Mn350 | Minneapolis, MN | Organizing for racial and climate justice in minnesota | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $496,200 | 38 |
| 2024 | $441,200 | 1 |
| 2023 | $430,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101363
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2009698
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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